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Brewers two wins from first World Series since 1982 as Contreras skewers Dodgers
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- William Contreras played a key role as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, hitting a tying home run and later driving in the go-ahead run.
- The Brewers' bullpen was dominant, with four relievers retiring the last 15 Dodgers batters consecutively, helping Milwaukee take a 2-0 series lead against the two-time defending World Series champions.
- The Dodgers struggled offensively, managing only three hits and going 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position, highlighting their need for improved hitting to stay competitive in the series.
- In the American League Championship Series, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1, powered by Nathaniel Lowe's two-run single and solo homers from Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
- The Guardians' pitching was strong, with five relievers combining for five innings of one-run, two-hit ball, and rookie lefty Parker Messick set to start Game 2 against Rays' Freddy Peralta.
